Submissions invited on GM soybean-derived food

Submissions are invited on an application to change the Food Standards Code to allow food derived from a genetically modified canola line.

Pioneer Hi-Bred Australia is seeking approval from Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) for food derived from canola which has been genetically modified for tolerance to glyphosate herbicides.

“The FSANZ safety assessment found no public health or safety concerns and that food from this canola line is as safe for human consumption as food derived from conventional canola lines,” said FSANZ Chief Executive Officer Steve McCutcheon.

“FSANZ welcomes comments from government agencies, public health professionals, industry and the community.”

The closing date for submissions is 31 January 2014. More information about the application is available here.

This information has been reproduced with the kind permission of Food Standards Australia New Zealand.